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After one month living on the Big Island of Hawai’i in the summer of 2017 , I provide you with this Travel Guide detailing 7 Amazing things to do. There are plenty of gorgeous shots with the DJi Mavic Pro, and all of the activities were covered in travel vlogs I made (linked below). This list will help you plan your Hawaii Vacation, especially if you don’t have a lot of time to spend on the Big Island. Be sure to subscribe and leave me a comment telling me which activity was your favorite.

Hawaii Vlogs Used in this Video:
1) Watching the LAVA FLOW at the World’s MOST ACTIVE Volcano ! (Big Island, Hawaii) –

We explore the Kona side of the Big Island in our summer of 2017 Hawaii series. In an attempt to avoid an expensive tour we don’t need, we decide to simply rent kayaks from a local company to try to find Dolphins at Kealakekua Bay ! Afterwards, we head back to town to eat authentic poke for the first time and then show you why Kona has one of the best sunsets in all of Hawaii Island. Make sure to subscribe and turn notifications on so you don’t miss anything from our Hawaii 2017 series .

Come along to one of the quirkiest night markets we’ve ever seen, in Kalapana, Hawaii, called Uncle Roberts. This nighttime farmers market has a distinctive hippie vibe and some amazing food vendors ! The live music is about as authentic as it comes, and their are positive vibes everywhere. If you’re curious about life on the Big island of Hawaii, then this is a video you do not want to miss. Uncle Roberts Night Market is open every Wednesday from 5 to 10 PM . Be sure to subscribe for more adventures from the Big Island, as we have two weeks left. Make sure to turn on notifications to get all updates.

We finally try out our first really adventerous activity in Hilo, as we go ziplining over the jungle with Kapohokine Adventures. Are they the best ziplining tour on the Big Island for your Hawaii vacation.. you’ll have to watch the vlog to find out ! Zip lining is one of the best ways to see all of the nature Hawaii has to offer, from a birds eye view. The tour also included a barbecue lunch and the first time I’ve ever seen a private waterfall. If you’d like to take the same tour, i’m attaching links below to Kapohokine Adventures. Be sure to subscribe for more from the Big Island in the next couple of weeks .

What started out as a pretty boring day, going to touristy waterfalls in Hilo, Hawaii, led us on an adventure to find secret waterfalls (called Narnia) outside of town ! We managed to get some amazing drone shots with our DJi Mavic Pro as well, maybe some of the best I’ve ever captured. Join us on this adventure, as we venture from Rainbow Falls to Boiling Pots and beyond, and see another side to Hilo, Hawaii. Be sure to subscribe and click that bell icon below to turn on notifications so you don’t miss anything from the Hawaii Life vlog series. Much more to come !

Let’s explore one of the Big Island of Hawaii’s best values, the Hilo Farmers market. You can buy anything here from dragonfruit to volcanic rock! This market brings together over 200 vendors selling all sorts of quirky gifts. This is a MUST visit if you come to the Hilo area on your Hawaii vacation. The Hilo Farmers Market is largest on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s . Make sure to subscribe and turn on notficiations so you don’t miss out of anything from the Hawaii Life Playlist.

Join us for more of the Hawaii life on our first beach day in Hilo, as we encounter some sea turtles, which are quite common to the Big Island. I also present a couple of cost saving moves, to make a trip to the ocean bit more affordable while in Hawaii. This beach is called Carlsmith Beach Park or 4 Mile Beach. Remember to stay at least 5 feet from any sea turtle, no matter how friendly they are!

Are you curious how much it would cost to rent an apartment and live in a place like Hilo, Hawaii ? We show you around our monthly rental in Hilo, on the Big Island that has some amazing views of the surrounding Bay and Ocean . I talk about how I went about finding the apartment and exactly how much it costs. Find out where we’re staying, as we settle in for one month on the Big Island, with Hilo as our Hawaii base.

It’s our first episode in Hawaii, and I tell you my thoughts on Waikiki, located in Honolulu (Oahu). I also show you around our 4-Star hotel the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, which I booked entirely with points. Is Waikiki worth it for your Hawaii vacation .. find out. The rest of the series will shift to the Big Island of Hawaii for the next month.

Pack your bags, we’re going to Hawaii and I announce our next big trip at Hawaiian Airlines 5 Year Anniversary JFK to HNL party in New York City ! I discuss details of the trip, and you get some Polynesian culture mixed in as their were many live performances on display . Thanks to Hawaiian Airlines for the invite and the Hawaii vlogs are going to be amazing.